Tiger Brands
Industry: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
OIM offering: Performance improvement methodology, employee engagement (INVOCOMS), employee relations
About the partnership
Our relationship with Tiger Brands dates back to 1995 with the implementation of OIM’s employee engagement methodology at the former Langeberg Foods, which later became part of the company’s culinary division. Given the success of this methodology, it was rolled out to the manufacturing function with a reach of about 65 factories. The roll-out focused on our methodology being the basis of their performance management culture and people management practices. Over the past few years OIM has been involved in the training of new leaders, implementing the methodology at new premises, running refresher courses and conducting quality assurance. With the wave of violent strikes that hit the country from 2010 onwards, the company has also used our employee relations (ER) approach to establish a sound ER strategy and stabilise management-union relations.
I have been working with OIM since 2000. They are a professional bunch of individuals with an exceptional knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, as well as conflict resolution skills. I can comment and vouch for their ability to be impartial and to give sober advice on any industrial relations situation. Their expertise in organisational improvement techniques is well developed.
Case Studies
Barloworld Transport Solutions
OIM International successfully facilitated the organisational improvement aspects of a merger between two logistics companies.
Tiger Brands
A prided long-term relationship, OIM International has worked with FMCG Tiger Brands on many people management projects, including implementing OIM INVOCOMS® approach with great success.
Khumani (Assmang)
Optimised operations, culture change and supervisory skills development led Assmang to an improved plant revenue of about R480 million over seven months.
Iliad
OIM International used strategic planning interventions to assist Iliad in their annual strategic planning process, becoming a valued ‘member’ of the team.
Premier Foods
A use case of the OIM International integrated business model in the FMCG industry, Premier Foods required assistance with their performance management and strategy implementation.